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“Machinery may make for efficiency and a standardisation of life, but horse love is a bond of freemasonry which unites the entire race …” – William Fawcett
Here’s another piece of information that I’ve recently been sent from Inglis. The best bit? It’s educational and free!
Inglis will be hosting a Yearling Sale Preparation & Presentation Seminar at Oaklands in two weeks times on Thursday 15 August, following the first day of the Melbourne August Thoroughbred Sale.
Interested? Check out the information flyer.
The seminar is Thursday, August 14th and starts at 4pm. Those interested in attending should consider providing an RSVP by Monday the 12th, as per directions of the above flyer.
Speakers at the seminar include:-
“Topics to be covered include feeding and educating yearlings for sales, radiographs and endoscopic examinations of yearlings, plus trainers and buyers expectations and requirements.” – Author unknown
“The seminar is aimed to empower participants with additional knowledge and information that will enable them to maximise the sale ring potential of their yearlings,” said Inglis Melbourne Director Peter Heagney.
Why not take a look if you’re free? A great opportunity to network!
“Horse Terminology: Reluctant = Sale Comes with Title Deeds to Sydney Harbor Bridge “
Attention art enthusiasts! It’s that time of year when the Inglis Equine Art Prize is on. According to an email received today:
“Created by Inglis’ Deputy Chairman Arthur Inglis in association with Australian Art Sales Director Mike Coward to encourage and promote thoroughbred art, the Inglis Equine Art Prize is the only one of its kind in Australia, with the winner receiving A$15,000 in prizemoney.”
The 2013 theme is All Things Thoroughbred. I thought it was interesting to read about the judges:
Frank Giacco, BArch – Australian artist and winner of the 1994 Archibald Prize. This highly regarded figure and still life painter is also a much sought after art tutor and is a long time teacher at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney. Frank’s experience and knowledge will bring great deal of depth and dimension to the judging panel.
Alister Simpson, AAEA – has been recognized as the leading equine artist in Australia for over three decades. From the age of two, Alister had a passion for drawing horses. He studied art in Auckland, New Zealand and London, and also studied veterinary anatomy over a period of four years. Alister’s skills have earned him significant international acclaim and he is an invited participating full member of the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art. This enables him to exhibit at the Academy, to jury for exhibitions and to teach workshops.
Arthur Inglis – Deputy Chairman and Strategic Development director of Inglis, Arthur Inglis has been involved in the family’s thoroughbred auctioneering business all his life. Arthur is the fifth generation to be linked to the family trade, which dates back to 1867. Arthur will represent Inglis on the judging panel bringing with him a strong wealth of knowledge into the equine industry.
Dates of interest:
Grand VIP Opening Event
Inglis Newmarket, Sydney NSW
Tuesday August 13
6.30pm-8.30pm
Public Viewing
Inglis Oaklands, Melbourne VIC
Thursday August 15 – Friday August 16
10am-5pm
285 Oaklands Road Oaklands Junction VIC
Members Reserve Viewing
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne VIC
Saturday August 18
VIP Viewing
Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Dinner, Scone NSW
Saturday August 24
“A horse’s magnificence is in his strength of heart. With flowing tail and flying mane, wide nostrils, never stretched by pain, mouths bloodless to the bit or rein, and feet that iron never shod, a thousand horses – the wild – the free like waves that follow o’er the sea, came thickly thundering on.” – Author unknown
Well I’m a little bit excited because I was interviewed this morning on The Equine Program about my novel Horse Country – A World of Horses, my teaching of equine studies and horse careers in general!
“The Equine Program goes ‘live to air’, on 97.7fm between 7:00am and 9:00am every Thursday morning and anyone wishing to listen to the program, but who is outside the Casey Radio 97.7fm ‘footprint’, can do so by going to our Website, http://www.caseyradio.com.au/ then ‘click’ on the ‘Listen Live Icon’ on our Home Page as the program is ‘streamed live’ on the Internet.
The program is replayed between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Thursday afternoon on 97.7fm, and again, is ‘streamed’ on the Internet.”
This has made me realise that talking horses on the radio is one facet of the equine industry I haven’t considered on this blog! Skills that radio presenters may have are
“A good rider can hear his horse speak to him. A great rider can hear his horse whisper.” – Author unknown
A friend Cait has given me some adverts from a farming magazine to look over for interest and the benefit of my future property. One was a product that is hydroponically grown fodder as a solution to stock (horses, sheep, goats, cattle) in times of drought.
The sprouts in question are barley it seems, and there are a lot of positive points listed on the site to promote why you would feed them to your horses.
This may be a cost effective way to provide roughage in times of drought. It is stated on the site to be a cheaper means of providing this than having to buy lucerne hay.
I’m always interested in possible solutions to protect stock during the poor affects of weather – such as in a drought.
If interested, perhaps you’d like to check out Fodder Solutions. A nutritional breakdown of the sprouts is also provided.
Perhaps a product such as this one may be something that appeals to those who are interested in pursuing a form of equine nutrition, or pasture related career. Food for thought.
“You know you’re a horse person when… your mouth waters at the sight of a truck full of hay.” – Author unknown
